I have a 1988 merc. 4.3 and I can not locate the fuel filter. Does anyone know where it is. Thanks
C chinookhntr Recruit Joined Mar 22, 2008 Messages 1 Mar 22, 2008 #1 I have a 1988 merc. 4.3 and I can not locate the fuel filter. Does anyone know where it is. Thanks
Bondo Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 17, 2002 Messages 71,159 Mar 23, 2008 #2 Re: Merc 4.3 fuel filter Ayuh,...... It should be mounted low on the starboard side, at near the front of the motor...
Re: Merc 4.3 fuel filter Ayuh,...... It should be mounted low on the starboard side, at near the front of the motor...
Don S Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Aug 31, 2004 Messages 62,321 Mar 23, 2008 #3 Re: Merc 4.3 fuel filter Your engine doesn't have a water seperator/fuel filter like the newer ones do, you have a filter in the fuel pump like this one. http://www.iboats.com/Sierra_18_778....268712--**********.650317352--view_id.172660 It would be a good idea to install a water seperating fuel filter like these. http://www.iboats.com/Mercruiser_Fu....268712--**********.650317352--view_id.269448
Re: Merc 4.3 fuel filter Your engine doesn't have a water seperator/fuel filter like the newer ones do, you have a filter in the fuel pump like this one. http://www.iboats.com/Sierra_18_778....268712--**********.650317352--view_id.172660 It would be a good idea to install a water seperating fuel filter like these. http://www.iboats.com/Mercruiser_Fu....268712--**********.650317352--view_id.269448
